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Violation of visa rules,
including overstay, indulging in activities not allowed
by the purpose of the visa, non-registration, etc. are
treated very seriously and may lead to fines, debarment
from future entry and even detention and imprisonment.
Nationals of Pakistan,
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are governed by special visa
regimes and are requested to contact the consular section
directly for visa and the visa fees given in the section
are not applicable to such persons.
For diplomatic and official passport holders,
special visa regime is applicable this may be found
out from the consular section directly.
The list of countries with which India has visa free agreement for exemption of visa to diplomatic and official Passports is given below ( list here )
All visas are valid
from the date of issue.
The purpose of a visa, once issued,
cannot be changed later.
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General Requirements
All visa applications
require a completed visa
application form [21.1 kb. *.pdf, The form is in
PDF format, which can be opened using Acrobat Reader.
Acrobat Reader can be downloaded from here]
(photocopies can also be used). Application forms can
also be obtained by fax.
- The passport, in original, which
must be valid for more than 6 months from the date
of application of visa.
- International Yellow fever certificate, taken
at least 10 days before entry into India
- One passport size colour photograph.
- Copy of confirmed return air tickets
- Completed and signed visa application form.
- The corresponding visa
fees - to be paid only in US Dollars.
- If applicant is not a Peruvian
or Bolivian national, other
requirements have to be fulfilled.
However, apart from
all above, the Embassy reserves the right to ask for
additional documents like bank statements, letter from
employer, etc. on a case by case basis.
Note: Validity of the visa starts on the date of issue.
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Types of Visas
Transit visa
Tourist Visa
Business Visa
Student Visa
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The duration depends on the specific
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In addition to general
requirements, documentation in the form of an
admission letter from a recognised Institution or
College is required. |
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In case of religious studies, other
special requirements need to be fulfilled. Details
can be obtained from the Embassy. The visa approval
can take few months. |
Work / Employment Visa
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The duration depends on the specific
case. |
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In addition to general
requirements, the original employment contract
signed by both parties is required. |
Conference Visa
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Issued to attend international
meetings in India |
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In addition to general
requirements, a letter of invitation by the
event organizers in India is required. E-mails are
not accepted. |
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If applicable, a copy of the authorization
by the Government of India to invite foreigners
to the conference. It may be mentioned that in most
cases, such an authorization is required. |
Journalist Visa
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Issued for journalism work in
India. However, all journalists should apply
for this type of visa, even in cases of visits for
tourism. |
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Valid normally for 3 months, single
entry. |
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In cases of trips for journalistic
purposes, other special requirements have to be
fulfilled. Details can be obtained from the Embassy. |
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General Requirements. |
Research Visa
Other Visas
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For non-Peruvian / Bolivian nationals
Visas are normally issued
to Peruvian and Bolivian nationals. However, other nationals
can also apply for Indian visas at this Embassy. In
such cases, visa issuance will take at least 4 working
days more and applicants will have to pay an additional
US$ 10 (included in the visa
fees) as fax charges for authorization. The applicants
also have to fill up an additional
form [40 kb. *.doc] and present a copy of residence
permit / Carnet de Extranjeria. In case of double nationality,
a copy of the Peruvian passport is also required.
Persons not living in Peru / Bolivia
(but present in these countries on short visits) have
to send a separate letter explaining why they are applying
for the visas in this Embassy and not at the Indian
Mission in their country of domicile.
Nationals of the United States of America
are entitled to 10-year multiple entry
tourist and business visas, with the proviso that each
stay does not exceed 180 days (6 months).
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Visits to restricted and protected areas
Certain areas in India
like Sikkim, areas in the north-east, etc have been
designated as protected area or restricted area. Entry
of foreigners to such areas is limited to certain tourist
locations only. For such tourist visits, special permits
(Restricted Area Permit / Protected Area Permit) are
required, which are issued by the Embassy. In addition,
special rules like group travel, etc are in force in
certain locations. The permits are issued without
any additional fee. For applying for such permits,
the following additional documents are required:
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Completed application form. The
form can be obtained by fax from the Embassy. |
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One photograph |
It may be mentioned that all military
areas or installation are also protected areas in India.
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Visa Fees
Fees (including fax costs, if any)
| For urgent visa (Peruvian passports only), an additional amount of US$25.00 would be charged. Urgency to be decided by the Embassy on a case to case basis on individual merit. |
In addition to the above-mentioned amounts, the Bolivian applicants have to pay US$ 12 for bank commission and US$ 32 for courier service (per each application file). The Bolivian applicants may also make use of pre-paid courier service for the delivery and return of passport from and to Lima.
For Peruvian and Bolivian citizens:
Transit Visa (one or double entry / up to 15 days): |
US$ 20 |
Tourist Visa: |
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 up to 6 months:
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US$ 40 |
 up to 1 year:
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US$ 65 |
 up to 5 years
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US$ 130 |
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Student Visa: |
US$ 75 |
Business Visa: |
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 for 1 year:
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US$ 120 |
 up to 5 years:
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US$ 200 |
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Other Visas: |
Up to 6 months: |
US$ 80 |
Up to 1 year: |
US$ 120 |
Up to 5 years: |
US$ 200 |
For American citizens:
Transit Visa (one or double entry): |
US$ 50 |
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Tourist Visa: |
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 up to 6 month:
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US$ 70 |
 up to 1 year:
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US$ 95 |
 up to 10 years:
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US$ 160 |
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Student Visa: |
US$ 105 |
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Business Visa: |
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 for 1 year:
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US$ 170 |
 from 5 to 10 years:
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US$ 250 |
Work Visa: |
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 up to 6 months:
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US$ 130 |
 up to 1 year:
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US$ 170 |
 up to 5 years:
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US$ 250 |
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Other Visas: |
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Up to 6 months: |
US$ 110 |
Up to 1 year: |
US$ 150 |
Up to 5 years: |
US$ 230 |
For Japanese citizens: all visas US$ 18 save Transit Visa US$ 11
For Singaporean citizens: Tourist Visa up to 6 months: US$35
For Russian citizens (all visas): US$ 50
For citizens from Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, Jamaica, The Maldives, Mauritius, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, South Africa and Uruguay (all visas): US$ 10
For Nepalese and Bhutanese citizens: Visa is no needed (please contact the Embassy for the exemptions).
For Sri Lankan and Pakistani citizens: please contact the Embassy
For citizens of other nationalities:
Transit Visa (one or double entry): |
US$ 30 |
Tourist Visa: |
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 up to 6 months:
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US$ 50 |
 up to 1 year:
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US$ 85 |
 up to 5 years:
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US$ 140 |
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Student Visa: |
US$ 85 |
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Business Visa* (Reciprocity): |
See Table 1 |
Work Visa (Reciprocity): |
See Table 2 |
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Other Visas: |
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 up to 6 months:
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US$ 90 |
 up to 1 year:
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US$ 130 |
 up to 5 years:
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US$ 210 |
*For Business Visa (Bangladeshi, Chinese, Pakistani and Sri Lankan citizens): Please contact the Embassy
Transfer of Indian visa to a new passport (in any case): US$ 5
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Registration
All persons who hold
visas of the type "Student", "Research"
and "Employment" which are valid for more
than 180 days (6 months) have to get themselves registered
with the nearest Foreign Registration Office (FRRO)
within 14 days of arrival in India.
For all other types of visas which
are valid for more than 180 days (6 months) registration
is required if the person plans to stay more than 180
days on any single visit. This registration should be
done at the earliest but definitely before expiry of
180 days from the date of entry into India.
Registration details are available
at the Embassy.
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Fines
Violation of
visa rules, including overstay, indulging in activities
not allowed by the purpose of the visa, non registration,
etc. are treated very seriously and will lead to fines,
debarment from future entry and even detention and imprionment.
For non-registration in time, there is a fine of US$
30, which will be charged while leaving India
or even at a future entry into India.
For overstay in India than the time permitted as per
the visa, there is a fine of US$ 30,
which will be charged while leaving India or while applying
for a new visa. However, cases of long overstay may
lead to the denial of the future visa or even imprisonment.
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Forms
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